Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
StateMississippiIn Committee
HB 4145: City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.
Lance Varner
HB 4145 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill sought to extend the sunset date for the existing hotel/motel tourism tax in the City of Richland.
Who is affected
Hotel and motel operators in Richland, the city government, and visitors staying in those facilities.
Requirements and enforcement
The city would have been authorized to continue collecting the tax beyond the current repeal date.
Costs and funding
An additional cost per night for visitors and administrative compliance costs for local businesses.
When it takes effect
The bill was considered during the 2026 legislative session and died in committee.
Potential benefits
Potential continued funding for local tourism-related municipal services and improvements.
Risks and tradeoffs
The extension of a tax burden and the reliance on periodic state legislative approval for local revenue.
What is still unknown
The exact date of the extension and the specific tax percentage are not stated in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides continued revenue for tourism promotion
- Supports local economic development initiatives
- Maintains stable funding for city infrastructure
Risks
- Increases cost burden on hotel and motel visitors
- Potential disincentive for price-sensitive tourists
- Reduces competitive parity with surrounding jurisdictions
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Legislative review ensures local tax authority remains checked
- Public process mandates state approval for local levies
- Extending repeal dates requires formal legislative oversight
Risks
- State-level management of local tax dates creates administrative rigidity
- Can lead to repeated legislative requests for minor extensions
- Potential for local reliance on state approval processes
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The analysis relies on an abstract and cannot confirm specific repeal dates or tax percentages.
Analysis scope
The source material is limited to a brief OpenStates abstract.
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Where it stands
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